I have a D200 with the MD200 grip and 2 new batteries. The last 2 days of shooting the low battery symbol started flashing and then shuts the camera down. If I turn the camera off then back on it will be fine for a few minutes or so. I check the battery meter and both batteries are fully (or close to full) charged. I took the grip off and tried it with just the single battery and the same thing happens. I am using a 70-200 Nikon VR lens and a Sandisk 4 gb card. I am a sports photographer and can't have my camera shut down all of the time. Any help would be MUCH appreciated.
I ended up having to send my camera into Nikon Service. As soon as I hear what the problem is I will be sure to pass the info on to you. Here is hoping that it is nothing much and will not take too long to get back.I ended up having to send my camera into Nikon Service. As soon as I hear what the problem is I will be sure to pass the info on to you. Here is hoping that it is nothing much and will not take too long to get back.
Yes, I have the same problem. My Nikon D200 with 18-200mmlens flashes ERR message. I changed the batteries, changed the memory card, changed the lens, took the lens off, did the Qual, and nothing works. I've been using Nikons for 20 years and this is the first malfunction. What gives?Yes, I have the same problem. My Nikon D200 with 18-200mmlens flashes ERR message. I changed the batteries, changed the memory card, changed the lens, took the lens off, did the Qual, and nothing works. I've been using Nikons for 20 years and this is the first malfunction. What gives?
I have the same problem with the same camera and lens. I researched Nikon's site for a solution but couldn't find anything listed about it. I contacted Nikon and they told me to send the camera in (without the lens). Then I found this site. I just cleaned the contacts and so far so good. How would Nikon fix it without the lens? Plus, it's out of warranty so it would have cost me and I would have been without my camera for 3 weeks. Hopefully this will fix the problem. Thanks!I have the same problem with the same camera and lens. I researched Nikon's site for a solution but couldn't find anything listed about it. I contacted Nikon and they told me to send the camera in (without the lens). Then I found this site. I just cleaned the contacts and so far so good. How would Nikon fix it without the lens? Plus, it's out of warranty so it would have cost me and I would have been without my camera for 3 weeks. Hopefully this will fix the problem. Thanks!
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I think that pbinvestot might have the solution. Last night, I had a hell of a time with a rented 70-200mm 2.8 using the MD200 grip. The damn thing kept on having the low battery signal and then shutting down. This is after circulating between 4 freshly charged batteries from the night before. I ended up giving up on the lens and replaced it with my 18-200mm. The problem went away. Later on in the evening I tried the 70-200mm lens again and this time the camera lasted about 30 shots before the problem came up again.
I think the problem may be the lens and the contacts.
I fixed mine...It had to do with the contacts on my 18-200 VR lens.
I noticed that when I pulled down on the lens the problem would appear.
I removed and reseated my lens and everything was fine again. Drove me crazy.
Hope this helpsI fixed mine...It had to do with the contacts on my 18-200 VR lens.
I noticed that when I pulled down on the lens the problem would appear.
I removed and reseated my lens and everything was fine again. Drove me crazy.
Hope this helps
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A simple circuit looks at the voltage that the alternator is producing, and turns thebattery light on if it is low. The battery light indicates a battery charging problem.
The flashing low battery symbol is the way Canon film cameras showed that the camera has had an error and has stopped functioning. It can have multiple causes - but for a quick check remove the lens, turn off the camera and then turn it back on - see if the symbol stops flashing. A problem with the lens can also cause this problem (usually a failure of the aperture unit)
False low-battery warnings, focusing, and metering problems may be the result of poor contact between the body and certain lenses. Try removing your lens and thoroughly cleaning the contacts. I would recommend using a contact cleaner, but rubbing alcohol will also work. Remember that the whole ring needs to be cleaned. If that does not work, try scraping the battery contacts.
Hi! If you're sure that the batteries are full, then the power board has to be changed. It's the first board under back cover, with the buttons on the other side of it. Contact your local Canon service center. If they ask very much, you can contact me [email protected] and I can give you a price - I have access to new Canon parts.
I had this same problem today. I called Honeywell and they said the flashing broken battery symbol may mean low batteries, or it may mean the battery type is incorrect. They recommend only non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. I was using rechargeable NiMH batteries. Even though they were fully charged, I had the flashing battery symbol and the thermostat relay would not work. I replaced with alkaline, the flashing battery indicator went out, the thermostat works again.
Odd that it worked for 3 months on the rechargeables after first install. I did notice the broken battery symbol came on after the first few days, but I checked the battery charges and they were good, so I disregarded the symbol until the thermostat stopped working today. Apparently there is something about the NiMH performance characteristic that the thermostat doesn't like.
I have the same problem...started about a week after I got it....annoying
I ended up having to send my camera into Nikon Service. As soon as I hear what the problem is I will be sure to pass the info on to you. Here is hoping that it is nothing much and will not take too long to get back.
Yes, I have the same problem. My Nikon D200 with 18-200mmlens flashes ERR message. I changed the batteries, changed the memory card, changed the lens, took the lens off, did the Qual, and nothing works. I've been using Nikons for 20 years and this is the first malfunction. What gives?
I have the same problem with the same camera and lens. I researched Nikon's site for a solution but couldn't find anything listed about it. I contacted Nikon and they told me to send the camera in (without the lens). Then I found this site. I just cleaned the contacts and so far so good. How would Nikon fix it without the lens? Plus, it's out of warranty so it would have cost me and I would have been without my camera for 3 weeks. Hopefully this will fix the problem. Thanks!
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